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Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 – Nordic area (La Calme)
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Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 – Nordic area (La Calme)

Cerdagne, Pyrénées-Orientales

Font-Romeu is the classic high-altitude training centre of the Pyrenees, where national teams have trained since the 1960s. The La Calme Nordic area lies on the plateau between Font-Romeu and Bolquère, near the Col du Calvaire. The trails run through pine forest in the sunny Cerdagne with Pic Carlit to the north. From here you can ski on towards the Capcir.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,830 m
Trails
50 km
Classic
Yes
Skating
Yes
Loops
La Calme sector: approx. 50 km of groomed loops; 103 km of cross-country trails and Nordic paths are given in total
Season
early December–March/April (in 2025/26 La Calme opened on 1 December)
Level
all levels
Other
Competition stadium, Nordic walking paths, snowshoes; can be combined with alpine Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000

Highlights

  • High-altitude training like the pros
  • Sunny climate in the Cerdagne
  • Competition stadium
  • Combine with alpine skiing

Getting here

Flights
Perpignan (PGF) approx. 100 km, approx. 1 h 40 min · Girona (GRO) approx. 160 km, approx. 2 h 15 min · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 170 km, approx. 2 h 15 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 170 km, approx. 2 h 30 min
Train
Train Jaune to Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via; Latour-de-Carol (SNCF from Toulouse, Rodalies R3 from Barcelona) approx. 30 min
Car
From Perpignan via the N116 to Mont-Louis and on to Font-Romeu; from Spain via Puigcerdà. Winter equipment compulsory.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Font-Romeu and Pyrénées 2000 have a wide choice of hotels and résidences, several close to the trails.
Places to stay nearby
Font-Romeu and Bolquère–Pyrénées 2000 (0–10 min), Mont-Louis (approx. 15 min)
TipsCheck Altiservice for Nordic trail passes and family passes valid for both alpine and cross-country skiing.
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42.5115° N, 2.0497° E

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